What's the company culture at HP?

Every business has it's own style. What is the office environment and culture like at HP?

Are people dressed in business casual, jeans and t-shirts, or full-on suits? Do folks get together for Friday happy hours and friendly get-togethers?

What is a typical day in the life of an employee at HP?

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It seems like a nightmare being there (although it's not a first-hand experience...).

Anyone?

Depends if you're customer facing or not and many other factors related to job function. If you walk in a HP office you will find everything from business suits to jeans (mainly because HP supports many business functions out of a single location.) For the most part, when meeting internally but at official functions you will find business casual.

There are many internal groups/societies within HP based on common interests. Everything from philanthropy to community outreach to hiking to advanced physics. There is a tremendous emphasis within the company on being green as we have a significant impact on our environment.

A typical day is working until you get the job done. I would say your priorities are your customer, your job, the company, and you.